For Our Students, It’s Better Here
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Category: Profiles
Michele Miller: “Ophthalmic Science is a hidden gem”
When Michele Miller enrolled in Goodwin College’s Ophthalmic Science program, she had already spent 12 years as an oral surgery assistant. She spoke enthusiastically about what she believes having an education will do for her new career. Continue reading Michele Miller: “Ophthalmic Science is a hidden gem”
Elliott Reed: Challenges, Blessing, and “Showing the Way”
Goodwin College had a job opening for a custodian in its Facilities Department. Elliott Reed was in need of full-time employment. The match was perfect, and he is now a familiar community member at the River Campus. And as Reed, … Continue reading Elliott Reed: Challenges, Blessing, and “Showing the Way”
Vickie Southerland: “Nothing Was Going to Stop Me”
Vickie Southerland, a Management and Leadership graduate, landed a promotion one week after earning her bachelor’s degree from Goodwin. Continue reading Vickie Southerland: “Nothing Was Going to Stop Me”
Lincoln LeFebvre: “Goodwin made me a better manager and a better person”
Lincoln LeFebvre has been working at Home Depot for nearly a decade. After taking courses at another college but not completing his degree — and being passed up twice for managerial position promotions — he decided to enroll in Goodwin College’s Management and Leadership program. Continue reading Lincoln LeFebvre: “Goodwin made me a better manager and a better person”
Christina Tolides: “I’m growing the way a nurse is supposed to grow”
Christina Tolides works in the health and safety analysis and prevention area at a large company, but realized instead of just offering emotional support she wanted to be able to offer a more well-rounded approach to care. With an existing degree in forensic science and a minor in chemistry, Tolides decided to make a career change and enrolled in Goodwin’s nursing program. Continue reading Christina Tolides: “I’m growing the way a nurse is supposed to grow”
Olivia Stacey: “There is no way you could fail”
In January 2014, Olivia Stacey’s father passed away, altering her life path significantly. From a young age, Stacey had watched as her father studied to become a nurse. Stacey wasn’t sure what kind of career she wanted to pursue, but found strength and motivation following in her father’s footsteps. Continue reading Olivia Stacey: “There is no way you could fail”
Penny Krivickas: Patience, Empathy, and Kindness
Penny Krivickas received her associate degree in Nursing from Goodwin in 2007, graduating with four RN jobs lined up. Eight years of well-earned work and life experience later, Krivickas came back to Goodwin and enrolled in the RN to BSN program. Continue reading Penny Krivickas: Patience, Empathy, and Kindness
Troy Carlson: “I believe in Goodwin’s message”
Troy Carlson worked as a Medical Assistant in a pediatrics office, but the inspiration to continue his education and become a nurse led him to enroll at Goodwin College. Continue reading Troy Carlson: “I believe in Goodwin’s message”
Kelly Desso: From Music to Asset Protection
Desso is now a student in the Public Safety program at Goodwin. “I came to Goodwin because it is an institution that strives for results. The concept of ‘When am I ever going to use this?’ does not exist here,” Desso said. Desso chose Public Safety because she wants to serve the community she lives in. “It’s a unique field,” Desso explained, “because you can prevent issues before they occur as opposed to being faced with only the aftermath.” Continue reading Kelly Desso: From Music to Asset Protection
Sara Stecewicz: From Goodwin Student to Napa Valley Lab Tech
Sara Stecewicz, Goodwin College Environmental Studies graduate, now lives in sunny California working as a lab technician at Rutherford Hill Winery in Napa Valley. Continue reading Sara Stecewicz: From Goodwin Student to Napa Valley Lab Tech
Rosanna Getty: Creating a Sustainable Environment
Having worked as a bartender for 10 years, Getty decided to come to Goodwin to pursue a degree in a field she is passionate about: environmental stewardship. Continue reading Rosanna Getty: Creating a Sustainable Environment
Ashley Cichowicz: “You Can Do It And Goodwin Can Help You”
Ashley Cichowicz had been employed at a preschool in Manchester, Connecticut, but when it closed due to budget cuts, she found herself working at a fast food restaurant and unable to meet her bills. Now, Cichowicz is a student in the Goodwin College Child Study program, with a promising future ahead. Continue reading Ashley Cichowicz: “You Can Do It And Goodwin Can Help You”
Goodwin’s Human Services “Dynamic Duo”
Goodwin College’s Human Services program provides students with a wide range of opportunities to make a positive impact and to improve the quality of life for others — and that’s exactly what Veronica Vioude and Yamilette Rosado are learning to do, even before they graduate. Continue reading Goodwin’s Human Services “Dynamic Duo”
Robert Misbach: From Printing Presses to Environmental Safety Consulting
When the printing company where he had worked as a pressman for 23 years shut down, Robert Misbach came to Goodwin College in search of a career change and decided to pursue environmental studies. Continue reading Robert Misbach: From Printing Presses to Environmental Safety Consulting
Seon Altius: Caribbean Native to Environmental Studies Graduate
Seon Altius started his journey at Goodwin on Burnside Avenue and graduated with an associate degree in Environmental Studies in May 2013. His fascination with the environment began on the tropical Caribbean island of St. Lucia. Continue reading Seon Altius: Caribbean Native to Environmental Studies Graduate